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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.56, 856.47 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.56, 856.47 and 384.75 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.56 : 856.47 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.56/856.47 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.56x = 856.47 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.56x = 329,528.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,528.28/620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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